Jackson takes top honors at Designing with the Stars

Dec 01, 2012

Designers are, from left, Kristi Bisset, Dawna Barbour, Kat Skov, James Bodman, Danny Jackson and Jeff Hurd. Amie Lee and Audrey Ennamorati also participated in the event, but were unavailable for the photo.

Waldoboro — Shelley’s Flowers & Gifts in Waldoboro hosted Designing with the Stars Nov. 15. The public was invited to come and participate in this fun-filled event, cheering on their favorite designer. It was an evening of refreshment and community spirit with the goal of benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine.

Members of the community were featured as floral design contestants. Each designer was given the same flowers and container to create their own holiday masterpiece. The designer with the most votes was declared the winner.

Dawna Barbour of Hillside Auto, Kristi Bisset of Jefferson, James Bodman with Rockland Savings and Loan , Audrey Ennamorati from Medomak Valley, Jeff Hurd of Narrows Tavern , Danny Jackson from Camden National Bank , Amie Lee from Bullwinkle’s Restaurant and Kat Skov from the Waldoboro Public Library were this year’s contestants.

Contestants collected votes at the design-off and beforehand. Each vote was $1 with all proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine.

Jackson of Camden National Bank created the masterpiece bringing in the most votes. Coming in second was Barbour followed by James Bodman. A total of $925 was raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Shelley’s Flowers appreciates the efforts of all who participated.

This event gets the holiday season off to a great start and benefits a worthy organization.